Jay Inslee just held another one of his frequent meetings with Obama administration officials, so they could explain to him things that he could have learned during his 15 years in Congress if he was … [Read more...]
News you can use: Columnists wonders if it’s possible to raise taxes too high even in Seattle
You can call it the tipping point – when Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat says that so-called progressives want to raise too many taxes all at the same time. From the biggest property tax boost … [Read more...]
Tom Steyer’s mini-me in Seattle – Nick “I can do whatever I want” Hanauer
Ego knows no bounds when you mix a liberal mindset with winning the lottery (or in his case, cashing in on the opportunity to invest early in Amazon). And that pretty much defines Seattle’s … [Read more...]
News you can use: Watching the U.S. Senate from afar
This is an election that happens every 12 years in Washington State – where the top of the ticket is led by State Supreme Court races (yawn). No Presidential, U.S. Senate or Governor’s race for us. So … [Read more...]
News you can use: It was a gamble to name Simpson to gambling commission
Looks like Jay Inslee lost his first roll of the dice on a political appointee this week, when former Democrat State Rep and current public employee union lobbyist Geoff Simpson resigned from the … [Read more...]
News you can use: Will science finally be a priority at the Puget Sound Partnership?
Hopes have been high, since its formation in 2007, for the Puget Sound Partnership. Washingtonians have a special affinity for Sound, and the promise by then-Governor Christine Gregoire of a … [Read more...]
News you can use: Why Suzan DelBene was watching Florida last night
Freshman Members of Congress can be a nervous lot – after all, if you’re going to lose your job in a place where more than 95% of incumbents win, it’s generally going to be after your first term. Jay … [Read more...]
News you can use: Socialist Sanders for President, does that mean Sawant for VP?
From the never-never land that is Washington D.C. comes news that Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders is “prepared” to run for President. Whether anybody else is prepared for him to run is an … [Read more...]
Legislative Town Hall Saturday
2nd District - Reps. J.T. Wilcox and Graham Hunt, and Sen. Randi Becker 28th District (Rep. Dick Muri and Sen. Steve O’Ban 28th District) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Graham Fire Station 23014 70th Avenue … [Read more...]
Frank Chopp to Voters: No, I won’t
Perennial initiative sponsor Tim Eyman caught up with one of the most powerful people in Olympia recently, liberal Seattle Democrat and Speaker of the House Frank Chopp. The conversation took place … [Read more...]
Shift happens – if you work at it
Welcome to SHIFT Washington – a new online platform for shifting the debate in Olympia. We’re glad to have you as part of the effort, and hope you’ll be active in helping SHIFT Washington State in a … [Read more...]